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McDonald's Quarter Pounder vs. Chicken teriyaki subway — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between McDonald's Quarter Pounder and Chicken teriyaki subway

  • McDonald's Quarter Pounder has more Vitamin B12, Zinc, Iron, and Vitamin B2, however, Chicken teriyaki subway has more Vitamin B1, and Calcium.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from McDonald's Quarter Pounder is 49% higher.
  • Chicken teriyaki subway has 8 times less Saturated Fat than McDonald's Quarter Pounder. McDonald's Quarter Pounder has 4.008g of Saturated Fat, while Chicken teriyaki subway has 0.505g.

Food types used in this article are McDONALD'S, QUARTER POUNDER and SUBWAY, sweet onion chicken teriyaki sub on white bread with lettuce, tomato and sweet onion sauce.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Contains more Iron +58.6%
Contains more Zinc +320.3%
Contains more Copper +50.7%
Contains more Calcium +69%
Contains more Phosphorus +12.1%
Contains more Potassium +25.6%
Contains less Sodium -28.6%
Contains more Manganese +41.7%
Equal in Magnesium - 23
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 26% 91% 16% 54% 21% 56% 74% 36% 26% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 43% 57% 17% 60% 26% 40% 18% 24% 37% 85%
Contains more Iron +58.6%
Contains more Zinc +320.3%
Contains more Copper +50.7%
Contains more Calcium +69%
Contains more Phosphorus +12.1%
Contains more Potassium +25.6%
Contains less Sodium -28.6%
Contains more Manganese +41.7%
Equal in Magnesium - 23

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
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Contains more Vitamin B2 +61.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1063.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +22.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +49.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +13.7%
Equal in Vitamin A - 56
Equal in Folate - 58
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 4% 0% 0% 3% 46% 80% 84% 0% 0% 43% 160% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 4% 8% 0% 4% 69% 50% 95% 40% 66% 44% 14% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +61.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1063.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +22.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +49.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +13.7%
Equal in Vitamin A - 56
Equal in Folate - 58

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +29.2%
Contains more Fats +387.3%
Contains more Water +23.9%
Equal in Carbs - 22.54
Equal in Other - 1.78
14% 12% 22% 50% 2%
Protein: 14.1 g
Fats: 11.55 g
Carbs: 22.17 g
Water: 50.37 g
Other: 1.81 g
11% 2% 23% 62% 2%
Protein: 10.91 g
Fats: 2.37 g
Carbs: 22.54 g
Water: 62.4 g
Other: 1.78 g
Contains more Protein +29.2%
Contains more Fats +387.3%
Contains more Water +23.9%
Equal in Carbs - 22.54
Equal in Other - 1.78

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +554.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -87.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +193.6%
47% 49% 3%
Saturated Fat: 4.008 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.202 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.283 g
26% 32% 42%
Saturated Fat: 0.505 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.642 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.831 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +554.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -87.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +193.6%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +12.3%
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +259.1%
Contains more Glucose +16.8%
Equal in Fructose - 2.39
4% 37% 43% 14%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.22 g
Glucose: 1.91 g
Fructose: 2.2 g
Lactose: 0.07 g
Maltose: 0.73 g
Galactose: 0 g
69% 4% 11% 12% 3%
Starch: 13.77 g
Sucrose: 0.79 g
Glucose: 2.23 g
Fructose: 2.39 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.65 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +12.3%
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +259.1%
Contains more Glucose +16.8%
Equal in Fructose - 2.39

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
McDonald's Quarter Pounder Chicken teriyaki subway
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient McDonald's Quarter Pounder Chicken teriyaki subway Opinion
Net carbs 20.57g 21.34g Chicken teriyaki subway
Protein 14.1g 10.91g McDonald's Quarter Pounder
Fats 11.55g 2.37g McDonald's Quarter Pounder
Carbs 22.17g 22.54g Chicken teriyaki subway
Calories 244kcal 155kcal McDonald's Quarter Pounder
Starch 13.77g Chicken teriyaki subway
Fructose 2.2g 2.39g Chicken teriyaki subway
Sugar 5.13g 6.06g McDonald's Quarter Pounder
Fiber 1.6g 1.2g McDonald's Quarter Pounder
Calcium 84mg 142mg Chicken teriyaki subway
Iron 2.41mg 1.52mg McDonald's Quarter Pounder
Magnesium 22mg 23mg Chicken teriyaki subway
Phosphorus 124mg 139mg Chicken teriyaki subway
Potassium 227mg 285mg Chicken teriyaki subway
Sodium 427mg 305mg Chicken teriyaki subway
Zinc 2.69mg 0.64mg McDonald's Quarter Pounder
Copper 0.107mg 0.071mg McDonald's Quarter Pounder
Manganese 0.199mg 0.282mg Chicken teriyaki subway
Selenium 15.4µg Chicken teriyaki subway
Vitamin A 56IU 56IU
Vitamin A RAE 3µg Chicken teriyaki subway
Vitamin E 0.38mg Chicken teriyaki subway
Vitamin C 0.9mg 1.1mg Chicken teriyaki subway
Vitamin B1 0.183mg 0.273mg Chicken teriyaki subway
Vitamin B2 0.344mg 0.213mg McDonald's Quarter Pounder
Vitamin B3 4.452mg 5.063mg Chicken teriyaki subway
Vitamin B5 0.655mg Chicken teriyaki subway
Vitamin B6 0.282mg Chicken teriyaki subway
Folate 56µg 58µg Chicken teriyaki subway
Vitamin B12 1.28µg 0.11µg McDonald's Quarter Pounder
Cholesterol 39mg 22mg Chicken teriyaki subway
Trans Fat 0.724g 0.012g Chicken teriyaki subway
Saturated Fat 4.008g 0.505g Chicken teriyaki subway
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g Chicken teriyaki subway
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g Chicken teriyaki subway
Omega-3 - DPA 0.003g Chicken teriyaki subway
Monounsaturated Fat 4.202g 0.642g McDonald's Quarter Pounder
Polyunsaturated fat 0.283g 0.831g Chicken teriyaki subway
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.003g Chicken teriyaki subway
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.717g Chicken teriyaki subway
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g Chicken teriyaki subway
Omega-3 - ALA 0.061g Chicken teriyaki subway
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.005g Chicken teriyaki subway

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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McDonald's Quarter Pounder Chicken teriyaki subway
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
35%
McDonald's Quarter Pounder
32%
Chicken teriyaki subway
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
McDonald's Quarter Pounder
40%
Chicken teriyaki subway

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
McDonald's Quarter Pounder
McDonald's Quarter Pounder is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.93g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chicken teriyaki subway
Chicken teriyaki subway contains less Sodium (difference - 122mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chicken teriyaki subway
Chicken teriyaki subway is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chicken teriyaki subway
Chicken teriyaki subway is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.503g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chicken teriyaki subway
Chicken teriyaki subway is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. McDonald's Quarter Pounder - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170321/nutrients
  2. Chicken teriyaki subway - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170705/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.